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14 hours ago

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1 day ago

It's no laughing matter
Parents Be Vigilant - Spike of Abuse of Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas)

Many of you have seen these gas cannisters in parks or streets and may have heard about this recent trend among young teens using laughing gas or hippy crack.

Here is some info to help you be better informed and vigilant.
www.drugsandalcohol.ie/13067/1/Factsheet5Solvents_A4.pdf

Nitrous oxide is classified as a dissociative anaesthetic and has been found to produce dissociation of the mind from the body (a sense of floating), distorted perceptions and in rare cases, visual hallucinations.

Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas that is commonly used for sedation and pain relief, but is also used by people to feel intoxicated or high.

It is commonly used by dentists and medical professionals to sedate patients undergoing minor medical procedures. It is also a food additive when used as a propellant for whipped cream.

Other names : Laughing gas, nitro, N2O, NOS, nangs, whippet, hippy crack, buzz bomb, balloons.

When inhaling directly from tanks or whippets (bulbs), the gas is intensely cold (-40C degrees) and can cause frostbite to the nose, lips and throat (including vocal cords).

As the gas is also under constant pressure, it can cause ruptures in lung tissue when inhaled directly from these containers.

Releasing the nitrous oxide into a balloon warms the gas and normalise the pressure before inhaling.

People can also harm themselves if they use faulty gas dispensers, which may explode. Dispensing several gas canisters consecutively with one cracker (a handheld device used to ‘crack’ a nitrous oxide bulb/whippet) can also cause cold burns.
No judgements just trying to inform parents and users to be aware of some dangers and harms.

To report any worrying activities, please phone your local Garda station or relevant emergency services.

For more Technical details, see this website.

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South Western Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force

4 days ago

When drink is getting delivered to parks and minors it is time to call for protective measures ... See MoreSee Less

Calls for online alcohol sales to be regulated amid reported increase of drinking

There are calls for the Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan to bring in new rules to combat 'dial-a-drink' services.

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South Western Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force

6 days ago

Great tips from parents for parents, safety first everytime ... See MoreSee Less

Be Informed | Tusla Cyber Safety

Online safety tips from parents to parents! Developed by parents from St. Farnan’s Post Primary School, Prosperous, Co. Kildare with support from Tusla, Co. ...

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2 weeks ago

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